This is a huge volume on the aikido arts of Koichi Tohei that was available only to Ki Society members.
Koichi Tohei is one of the founder of Aikido’s best students. He is the only Aikido practitioner to have received the 10th dan (highest possible rank). At the present age of 83, he lives and teaches in Tochigi prefecture, Japan.
Tohei had 3 main teachers in his life: Morihei Ueshiba (founder of Aikido), Tetsuju Ogura (Ichikukai instructor) and Tempu Nakamura (Tempukai / Japanese Yoga). When Tohei split from the Aikikai in 1974, he combined the teachings of these 3 teachers when organizing the curriculum and teaching methodology of his Ki no Kenkyukai, or Ki Society.
Tohei’s organization emphasizes breathing exercises and meditation along with Aikido techniques. Ki Society instruction emphasizes complete relaxation and many dojos also focus on incorporating Aikido principles in daily life.